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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Goats perish due to abattoir's neglect, traders claim
MUMBAI: The death of a number of goats, transported in large numbers to the city ahead of Bakri Eid on Saturday, has placed the civic-run abattoir in Deonar under scrutiny. Traders who have brought goats from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, claim that as many as 300 animals have perished due to pitiable conditions at the slaughterhouse, administrative negligence and lack of proper infrastructure. As the trucks carrying the goats lined up to enter the abattoir, the animals were crammed in parked vehicles for several hours, without access to food, water or proper shelter. They died from dehydration, starvation and suffocation; others endured extreme heat before succumbing. An estimated 1.65 lakh goats have been brought to the slaughterhouse ahead of the Bakri Eid festival this year. Traders point out that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which runs the abattoir, should have been prepared for these numbers as this is an annual ritual. The BMC, for its part, denies the scale of the crisis, claiming that only 11 goats have perished. It attributes the deaths to untimely rains, not systemic issues. The losses are particularly heavy for the traders as each animal costs between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000. Wasim Khan, a goat trader from Uttar Pradesh, describes the grim situation. 'Seven of our kids died last Monday, first due to rains, then dehydration as they waited in the sun. We were transporting 200 goats from our village. When the others started bleating in fear, we took them out of the trucks to prevent more casualties. But the police objected,' he said. 'The ones that died were worth between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 each. It's a major financial blow.' Advocate Abid Abbas Sayyed, representing the AL Abbas Charitable Foundation, has filed a complaint with municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Sayyed alleged a disturbing pattern of corruption and neglect at the Deonar slaughterhouse, including extortion by personnel and abuse of animals. He demands to know why a single contractor has been awarded the contract for maintenance during Bakri Eid, for the last eight years. 'Traders have told us they were forced to wait two to three days for entry unless they paid bribes,' said Sayyed. 'Animals were kept without water or food, exacerbating their condition in the heat and rain. We have received accounts suggesting that 300 goats died due to such neglect.' He said neglect of this kind violates Sections 3 and 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It is also a cognisable offence under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Sayyed has called for a legal and departmental inquiry into the matter. Irshad Qureshi, a member of the Al-Jamiatul Quresh Mumbai, backs these claims. 'Traders from Gujarat, UP and Rajasthan were being illegally charged ₹15,000 by private security guards allegedly hired by the BMC, just to use the road or set up temporary facilities for the goats to rest,' he alleged. 'They were told their goats would be seized if they refused to pay. At least five goats died in every vehicle due to delays and congestion.' According to Qureshi, the delayed entry into the slaughterhouse just ten days before Eid instead of the usual 25 created a massive pile-up of vehicles with goats in them. 'There was a 4-km-long traffic jam. Goats were stuck in the heat and fell sick. Many traders who had invested ₹40,000 to ₹1 lakh in livestock faced losses.' Dr K Pathan, general manager of the Deonar abattoir, refuted the allegations. 'There's no truth to reports of hundreds of goat deaths. On one rainy day last week, there was congestion because over 1,000 trucks had arrived instead of the expected 500. Even then, the process of unloading was managed.' Pathan insisted that only 11 goats had died, challenging the traders and others to provide evidence. 'If there were large-scale deaths, where were the bodies disposed of,' he asked. As for the extortion claims, Pathan said complaints about fake security guards had been forwarded to the police for investigation.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
MBVV police solve 24-year-old murder case, arrest accused from Talasari
MUMBAI: The Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police crime branch has solved a 24-year-old 'cold case' involving the alleged murder of a 56-year-old man by an autorickshaw driver in Virar West. The accused was arrested on Tuesday from Palghar district and produced before a court on Wednesday, when he was remanded in police custody for four days. According to the police, the deceased, Moharam Ali, was a resident of Arnala Shantinagar in Virar West. On the evening of October 14, 2001, Ali flagged an auto rickshaw belonging to the accused, 19-year-old Haroon Ali Sayyed. Sayyed stopped his auto, but refused to ply, leading to a heated exchange of words with Ali and his acquaintance. At one point, Sayyed pulled out a knife from his auto in a fit of rage and stabbed Ali in his stomach, leaving him seriously injured. He was rushed to Sanjeevani Hospital, where he died during treatment. The Virar police registered a murder case against Sayyed at the time and MG Khairnar, the investigating officer in the case, filed a charge sheet in court against him under section 299 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows for recording of evidence in the absence of an absconding accused. There was little progress in the case in the ensuing period till the MBVV police commissioner directed police officers to trace and nab the absconding accused in old serious crimes. Accordingly, unit three of the MBVV crime branch formed a team to look for Sayyed. They took five months to locate eyewitnesses and fellow auto drivers who knew the accused and found out that he was a native of Uttar Pradesh. The police used specialised software to construct the face of the 43-year-old Sayyed based on sketches of him as a 19-year-old. A police team also travelled to Uttar Pradesh and questioned Sayyed's relatives, including his sister who game them his mobile number. The mobile number was in use in Talasari in Palghar district, crime branch officers found. On Tuesday, they went to Talasari, arrested Sayyed and brought him to Virar. 'Sayyed was produced before the court on Wednesday where he was remanded to police custody for four days,' said an officer from the MBVV crime branch.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Businessman, siblings kicked, punched & hit with stones after spat over honking
Pune: An autorickshaw driver was arrested on Monday, two days after he and his accomplices allegedly abused, kicked, punched and hit with stones a businessman (25), his brother and his sister for honking at him at Guru Nanaknagar in Bhawani Peth around 2pm on Sunday. The Khadak police identified the arrested autorickshaw driver (31) as Sohaib Umar Sayyed, a resident of Kasewadi. His five to six accomplices have been booked on the charge of murder bid. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune The injured businessman, Harsh Keswani from Guru Nanaknagar, is under treatment at Sassoon General Hospital for head injuries. He is also suffering from vomiting and dizziness. Keswani's brother, Karan (28), escaped with external injuries, and his sister, Nikita (31), suffered injuries to her hands and legs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniorinnen in ganz Germany lieben diese bequeme Sommersandale Sandalentrend Undo Senior inspector Shashikant Chavan said, "Sayyed, a jackfruit supplier, was unloading fruits from the autorickshaw for handcart operators in a narrow lane. Keswani came on a two-wheeler and honked on finding the road blocked. Sayyed told him to wait for some time before he removed the vehicle. At this juncture, Keswani honked again and shooed Sayyed to clear the way, following which a dispute started between them." Chavan said a few more vehicles got stranded behind Keswani and their drivers also honked to clear the path. An enraged Sayyed held Keswani responsible for honking, abused him, hit him on his head with a stone and tore his clothes. Keswani's grandfather, Bharat, brother Karan, and sister Nikita went there and sought reasons from Sayyed for misbehaving with him. Sayyed hurled abuses and threatened them with dire consequences. Later, Sayyed's accomplices joined him in the dispute and allegedly attacked Keswani, his brother and his sister. They rained stones on them, causing injuries, Chavan said, adding that the grandfather of the victim escaped unhurt. The attackers fled after the police reached the spot. Sub-inspector Mahendra Kamble said they took Sayyed into custody based on Keswani's information. A police team is searching for his accomplices on the run. Kamble said the attackers and Keswani were not known to each other. Sayyed does not have criminal antecedents. He regularly supplies fruits to the handcart operators in the Guru Nanaknagar area. The injured victim's brother, Karan, was not available for comments when TOI tried to reach him over the phone.
Saba Yemen
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Yemeni Scholars Association condemns massacres of takfiri groups against civilians in Syrian coast
Sana'a-Saba: The Yemeni Scholars Association condemned the massacres committed by takfiri groups on the Syrian coast, describing them as brutal and reflecting an extremist vindictive tendency. It affirmed Islam's innocence of these crimes, condemning the Arab and Islamic silence towards them and the repeated Zionist attacks on Syria. The Association also praised the position of Sayyed. Abdul Malik Al-Houthi in announcing the resumption of naval military operations if aid is not brought into Gaza, praising his interest in the Palestinian cause. The League called on the nation to rally around the leader of the revolution and unite ranks to confront takfiri groups and the tools of the Israeli and American enemy. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Al Manar
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Echoes of a Legacy: Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah's Family Remembers the Man, the Father, and the Leader
In a personal and unprecedented interview, the family of martyred Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah shared memories of loss and pride in an exclusive episode aired by Al-Manar TV on Friday, hosted by Manar Sabbagh. Titled 'Sayyed,' the broadcast was more than a tribute—it was a testament to a leader whose presence shaped the very course of resistance. With raw emotion, Sayyed Jawad Nasrallah spoke of his father's unwavering defiance against tyranny: 'Till his last breath, he fought for justice.' His voice carried both grief and pride, reflecting the sacrifice that defined Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah's life. Through their words, his essence came alive—his strength, his tenderness, his unyielding resolve. With every memory shared, his towering legacy of resistance and sacrifice grew even more eternal, forever etched in the hearts of those who carry his cause forward. Sayyed Hassan's only daughter, Hajje Zainab Nasrallah, recounts the day of the devastating blast and the moment she learned of her father's martyrdom: Sayyed Jawad Nasrallah recalled the most emotional and defining moment of the funeral day: Hajje Zainab also shares unforgettable and cherished moments from her childhood with her one-of-a-kind father: Sayyed Nasrallah's Presence in South Lebanon Dismissing claims that he remained in underground hideouts, Sayyed Jawad Nasrallah revealed that his father frequently visited South Lebanon, including Tyre, Nabatiyeh, Iqlim Al-Tuffah, and even Jizzine. 'We even spent time with him and our mother,' he told Al-Manar. Sayyed Nasrallah Wept After Zionist Attacks Sayyed Nasrallah's daughter, citing her mother, shared that he broke down in tears after the devastating Zionist telecommunications attacks on September 17-18, which killed and injured thousands. 'I called my mom the next day and asked how he reacted. She told me that he cried,' she recounted, recalling his emotional speeches about Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas and the wounded resistance fighters.
